Youth

1800 My Options is a free and confidential phone and online service offering information on contraception, pregnancy options (including abortion), and sexual health. Pro-choice and non-judgmental, the service connects users with trusted healthcare providers in Victoria through a searchable database, a helpline, and evidence-based online resources.

Get Ready for Your VIC Driver Licence Test with free practice tests based on the official 2024 VIC Road to Solo Driving Handbook. These tests include questions on road safety, traffic rules, and signs, complete with hints and explanations. Use the Challenge Bank to focus on tricky topics, and try the Test Simulator for a real exam experience. Start your journey to the open road and explore the beauty of Victoria with confidence.  

Bully Stoppers empowers students, parents, teachers, and principals to work together to prevent and address bullying in Victorian schools. By fostering safe and supportive environments, this initiative encourages everyone to take a stand and help reduce bullying in school communities.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, offering early intervention services for 12-25 year olds. It supports mental health, physical health, work and study, and issues related to alcohol and drugs. Access resources and support via headspace centers, the eheadspace online counselling service, the Digital Work and Study Service, and the School Support program for suicide prevention.

Informit Explore is an Australian database providing access to trusted sources of information in publications, articles and videos focussed on issues facing Australia today.

"I’m Here. I’m Queer. What the Hell Should I Read?" is a blog dedicated to teens (queer or not), librarians, teachers, booksellers, and anyone interested in YA books featuring LGBTQIA2+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Queer) characters and themes. The blog offers recommendations and insights into LGBTQIA2+ books, culture, and more for kids and teens.

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

The ThinkUKnow program helps parents, carers, and teachers understand how young people engage with technology, from the apps they use to the challenges they face online. By learning about the digital environment, adults can guide children in using technology safely and responsibly, while building resilience and digital literacy skills. This resource empowers adults to have confident, informed conversations with young people about their online experiences and helps them navigate the complexities of the digital world.

Youth Inc is a vibrant space for young people aged 12 to 25, offering a place to hang out, study, meet new people, and get involved in the community. Enjoy entertainment like pool, Xbox, Wii, music equipment, and iMac computers, or simply relax in comfy seating. Youth Inc also provides access to services that support young people with challenges, offering assistance in areas like employment, relationship advice, sexual health, alcohol and drug education, and more.